He wasn't on the watch list or the list that trimmed it down to 50 (?). So no, it's not punishment for the NCAA fallout. It's just a gross oversight by the voters.
Well that's unfortunate and quite unfair just because he came on stronger than most ever expected this year. He's the perfect candidate for the Wooden Award when you consider both on and off the court.
those lists are not final, though, and there is room for kids to play their way on to later iterations. Roc has arguably turned himself into the best player in the ACC this year, but he can't crack the top 6 according to the folks at WoodenHe wasn't on the watch list or the list that trimmed it down to 50 (?). So no, it's not punishment for the NCAA fallout. It's just a gross oversight by the voters.